What if you treated your dreams like your child was in the hospital — and nothing could stop you from getting there?

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Glow Wild, we’re diving deep into what it really means to not give up. From the emotional grit it takes to stay in the game, to the science behind perseverance and motivation, this is your go-to pep talk for when quitting feels easier than continuing.

Host [Your Name] shares a raw and real moment from her own morning workout — when her kids told her to quit — and how she turned it into a lesson in resilience. You'll also hear an unforgettable story from Ed Mylett that reframes how we treat our goals, plus research-backed tools you can use when the fire fades.

Whether you're rebuilding, launching, healing, or just barely hanging on — this episode is here to remind you:

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep going.

💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why failure is not the opposite of success — it’s a stepping stone to it
• What the “hospital story” from Ed Mylett teaches us about showing up, no matter what
• How to model resilience for your kids, friends, or inner circle
• The science behind grit and how it outperforms talent (Angela Duckworth's research)
• A powerful tool called Implementation Intentions — and how to use it to push through hard moments
• Why finishing what you start builds unshakable self-trust and momentum

🔥 Perfect For You If…

• You're struggling to stay motivated
• You've failed recently and wonder if it's time to give up
• You're chasing a dream or rebuilding after a setback
• You’re ready for a mindset reset that blends heart + science
• You need a motivational boost that sticks longer than your morning coffee

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🎤 Tag us on Instagram: @GlowWildPodcast
💬 DM us what you’re pushing through right now
⭐️ Leave a 5-star review to help others find their fire

Let’s glow through what we go through — together. 🌱✨

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Life's too short for just surviving. This is Glow Wild, the podcast that helps you leave the BS behind and finally start living your best life. This is not self help, this is rediscovering what brings you joy and how to live a more mindful, happy life.

Real talk. Real tools. And a new glow!

In this episode, you will learn three methods to help you shift your feelings of sadness, grief and trauma to gratitude and happiness. I used these tools myself over the last five years of my life after experiencing immense trauma, self doubt, fear and sadness.

If I can do it, you can do it.

I'll take you through three research based steps to help you change your outlook and how to take the steps necessary to find your glow again. This episode is packed with stories, research and tools you can start using today.

Feeling better is possible. I know this from experience.

Links to research:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 2015 Study Journal of Traumatic Stress https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22241

Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) 2005 randomized controlled trial in American Psychologist https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22328

Behavioral Activation (BA) 2016 randomized clinical trial The Lancet https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)31140-0/fulltext

Transcription:

Hey guys. I'm Nicole, and this is Glow Wild, the podcast. I'm excited to be here with you. This has been a long time coming. I've been thinking about doing this damn thing for so long now that I can't even believe the day is here. In 2012, I believe, when podcasts were first coming out, I did start one and it was called You've got this.

So I'm kind of building off that same idea here. And helping you to find your glow despite what life is throwing at you. So I'm really pumped to talk to you, and I just wanna thank you all for being here with me. Thank you for listening. Thank you for inviting me into your life and letting me share my story, and I'm so grateful to have your support and just the fact that you're here listening is the greatest gift.

This show is about you finding your glow. I know that life isn't fair and that it can be a struggle, and I also know that you can create happiness and rise from the ashes. Own your story and rediscover that light. This podcast is about overcoming and transforming my mission with Glow Wild is simple.

It's about rediscovering your dreams, your happiness, and your fire. Every episode is going to be packed with my own personal stories, practical plans, and proven methods to become a happier, more inspired you. Every week I'm gonna bring you on a journey towards self-fulfillment, along with guests, evidence-based research and more.

I'll be sharing my own story about how life brought me down and how I found the tools and the strength to climb back. I'm going to share the fear and self-doubt I've suffered. From for years and how I finally took the leap of faith past the fear to be here today on my very first episode. This is not a show.

It's a conversation between you and me about the ups and downs in life and all the relatable issues we face every day. First of all, I just wanna welcome you again and tell you a little bit about myself. I don't have anything fancy to share with you about books I've written or awards I've been given. I have a story.

Just about six months ago, I turned 40 and wow, did those four decades fly by? I still am in disbelief. In my heart and my mind, I still feel like a 20 something trying to figure things out. And I know many of you feel that

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In this powerful trailer episode, host Nicole Gaitan introduces Glow Wild — a podcast about navigating trauma, reclaiming joy, and discovering light in the darkest seasons. Born from her personal journey through her three-year-old daughter's stage four cancer diagnosis, this podcast holds space for raw, real conversations about grief, healing, and hope. With honesty, warmth, and touches of humor, Glow Wild invites listeners into a community where they’re reminded: even after the fire, it’s possible to rise — and glow wilder than before.

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